Bombardment and Capture of Algiers - 1830 (Legal Deposit), historical play - TheRedshop

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Product Details: Bombardment and Capture of Algiers

Title: Bombardment and capture of Algiers
Author: François Georgin (engraver), attributed to
Performer: Pellerin (printer, publisher)
Date: 1830 (Legal deposit)
Period: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
Place of creation: Épinal, France (Grand Est, Vosges)
Medium: paper (thread wood, stencilled coloured)
Dimensions: (64 x 42 cm, Image: 53 cm x 31 cm)
Condition: well-preserved example with slight traces of wear and tear, attesting to its authenticity and antiquity.

The engraving "Bombardment and capture of Algiers" immortalizes one of the most significant episodes of the French conquest of Algeria in 1830. This illustration, carefully executed by François Georgin, embodies:

The battle scenes are presented with great meticulousness, revealing the tensions and military strategy of the time.

Created in Épinal, the cradle of popular French images, this work combines artisanal tradition and historical aesthetics.
The stencil-coloured grain wood technique gives this engraving an unrivalled liveliness and depth, making it a true work of art.

An artifact that captures the essence of a major military and colonial event of the 19th century.
The work of the engraver François Georgin and the printer Pellerin d'Épinal gives this piece an exceptional visual and narrative quality. This engraving, produced in the context of French popular imagery, is a treasured piece for collectors and history buffs alike. This document is a visual and artistic testimony of the French colonial era, ideal for enriching a collection or decorating an interior with a unique historical touch. Its generous dimensions and bright colours immediately catch the eye, offering an immersion in the past. 

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